- #1 PC Tycoon 2
97% matchVery Positive80% of 336 reviews2024
Dev: Insignis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage your computer company and develop your PC components, create your own laptop, monitor, develop an interactive operating system or build your PC. Research new technologies, improve your office and your factory, hire the best employees, buy other companies and build your computer empire!
Why similar: Time Management 16.3%, Idler 16.1%, Game Development 14.2% ★, Capitalism 13.6%, Sandbox 12.8%
- #2 Fleet Manager: Logistics Simulator
95% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Woodheadgames Studio
Windows
Build a delivery empire from a single bicycle to an orbital fleet. Hire specialists, unlock cities, optimize routes, and conquer weather, events, and the cosmos — all while your fleet runs without you.
Why similar: Idler 20.2%, Time Management 18.5%, Sandbox 17.7%, Simulation 14.7%, Capitalism 12.9%
- #3 Mobiles Tycoon
94% matchVery Positive81% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: Insignis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mobiles Tycoon is a brand new game about creating your mobile devices: smartphones and tablets. In the game you have to manage your company and develop your devices (smartphones and tablets), operating systems and processors
Why similar: Time Management 18.4%, Idler 17.9%, Game Development 16.2% ★, Capitalism 15.8%, Sandbox 14.1%
- #4 游戏梦之路 / game dream journey
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StarTraceark
Windows
Forge Your Dream Games, Build a Legendary Studio! Unearth and cultivate talented employees, leading your team through countless critical decisions as you rise from obscurity to claim the coveted Game of the Year award. This is your path to becoming a legend. Are you ready to write your own chapter?
Why similar: Game Development 21.3% ★, Simulation 14.3%, Strategy 12.6%, Capitalism 12%, Economy 8.5%
- #5 Modern Game Tycoon
91% matchMostly Negative23% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: NordCode
Windows · Linux
You are an aspiring game developer in 2000. Hire personal, expand offices, design the games of your dreams and try to make money from them. Reach as high as you can. From a small company to a huge corporation.
Why similar: Game Development 26.9% ★, Isometric 14.7%, Simulation 12.1%, Time Management 10.4%, Capitalism 9.9%
- #6 Juice Stand Tycoon
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TreeByte Software
Windows
Run your own cozy juice stand. Set prices, manage ingredients, upgrade your stand, handle weather, launch ads, and serve more customers as your little business grows.
Why similar: Capitalism 24.6%, Sandbox 23.6%, Isometric 16.5%, Economy 15%, Simulation 11.4%
- #7 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
89% matchMixed61% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue is a free simulation game in which you begin your journey as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing and research stuff. Create best game on the planet!
Why similar: Game Development 21.4% ★, Capitalism 13.5%, Sandbox 11.7%, Economy 11.4%, Isometric 9.8%
- #8 E-Startup
90% matchMixed48% of 168 reviews2018
Dev: Polytale Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
E-Startup is a sandbox business simulation game in a low-poly universe. Build, buy resources to create products and complete contracts, invest in the stock market to become rich and popular!
Why similar: Web Publishing 27.6% ★, Capitalism 20.8%, Sandbox 18.4%, Economy 12.8%, Management 6.5%
- #9 eCommerce '99
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Run Faster Games
Windows
Build your own e-Commerce giant in the 90s in this first person simulator. Fullfill orders, hire staff, expand to multiple warehouses, engage with a deep simulation and make sure your cat doesn't get angry with you.
Why similar: Capitalism 20%, Time Management 17.6%, Sandbox 15.6%, Idler 14.4%, Simulation 13.8%
- #10 Games Tycoon
87% matchMixed54% of 35 reviews2026
Dev: Insignis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Games Tycoon is the ultimate simulation where you build your very own game development empire and dominate the tech industry
Why similar: Idler 15%, Time Management 14.5%, Sandbox 13.3%, Game Development 12% ★, Capitalism 11.6%
- #11 Brewconomy
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fainware
Windows
Brewconomy is a relaxing yet challenging builder about farming, crafting, and trade. Begin with a small family workshop and grow into a thriving company. Automate production chains, expand industries, and balance resources to master your own economy.
Why similar: Idler 22.1%, Capitalism 19.1%, Sandbox 14.8%, Economy 13.5%, Isometric 12.5%
- #12 A Game About Having A Job
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FlaotSoft Ltd.
Windows
The money management simulation where you work, trade, bank, and gamble in a procedurally generated world. Browse the job market, gain skills through employment, buy stocks, trade options, place risky bets, and hit it big in a world that's different every time you play.
Why similar: Time Management 23.4%, Idler 19.7%, Capitalism 16.8%, Sandbox 15%, Economy 9.4%
- #13 Devices Company Tycoon Inc
85% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: ArraGames
Windows
Step into "Devices Company Tycoon Inc"! Lead your tech company to greatness by creating innovative devices like smartphones, laptops, and more. Customize every detail, hire top talent, and expand globally. Host product launches, study market trends, and outshine competitors. Enjoy the game!
Why similar: Strategy 17.8%, Simulation 17.5%, Capitalism 13.5%, Sandbox 11.3%, Programming 8.9% ★
- #14 Devices Tycoon
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Roastery Games
Windows
Devices Tycoon is a unique business simulator that will make you feel like the owner of a company that creates your own devices! In the game you can create your own smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart watches, headphones, operating systems and even your own processors!
Why similar: Capitalism 16.9%, Time Management 14.8%, Sandbox 14.3%, Game Development 13.4% ★, Isometric 11.6%
- #15 Hand-Holding Simulator
84% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Mindful Droid
Windows
An incremental idle game that is sure to make you feel love again. Synergize your Love Languages to produce a seemingly endless amount of satisfaction for you and your partner
Why similar: Idler 19.9%, Time Management 18.6%, Sandbox 18.3%, Capitalism 14.7%, Simulation 11.4%
- #16 Game Builder Tycoon
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 162 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
In Game Builder Tycoon, begin as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing, research stuff and manage a skilled team. Overcome competition to guide your game development studio to global recognition and dominate the gaming industry.
Why similar: Game Development 22.7% ★, Capitalism 17%, Economy 12.1%, Sandbox 11.3%, Isometric 9.2%
- #17 City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
83% matchVery Positive92% of 1,841 reviews2021
Dev: Binogure Studio 🐺
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend, it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!
Why similar: Game Development 18.7% ★, Capitalism 15.5%, Isometric 11.3%, Economy 10.7%, Sandbox 9.5%
- #18 Project manager SIM
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Escapismogames
Windows
Manage the most unpredictable resource - people - in this WASD tycoon! Plan projects, hire a dream team, assign tasks to specialists, and monitor the budget while upgrading your office. Balance between team burnout, complex contracts, and the wrath of upper management.
Why similar: Capitalism 22.5%, Time Management 20.3%, Economy 15.6%, Simulation 11.2%, Sandbox 9%
- #19 Tavern Adventures
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Paper
Windows
A cozy fantasy management game where you build and run a tavern for adventurers. Serve humans, dwarves, and elves, gather rumors from your customers, and turn those into quests to grow your fame and expand your tavern.
Why similar: Sandbox 18.3%, Idler 18.2%, Time Management 17%, Simulation 14.8%, Isometric 13.1%
- #20 Star of Games
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Velo GamesPub: Infini Fun
Windows
Ever dreamed of creating a genre-defining masterpiece? Star of Games is a next-gen simulation management game centered on game dev. You'll act as an aspiring developer, starting from a humble garage startup and embarking on a glorious journey—from recreating classics to forging your own legends.
Why similar: Game Development 25% ★, Simulation 13.7%, Strategy 12.4%, Sandbox 11%, Economy 9.3%
- #21 Amozon Extraplanetary Colonization Program
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Misha Smirnov
Windows · Linux
AECP is a chaotic 2D roguelike factory builder inspired by games like Factorio. Build unique and wacky factories using whatever means you have available, and use your revenue to expand further!
Why similar: Idler 21.2%, Time Management 20.5%, Sandbox 17.7%, Capitalism 16.2%, Simulation 10.3%
- #22 Smooth Operators 2
81% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Heydeck Games
Windows
Smooth Operators is a classic Tycoon/Simulator game where you are the Building Architect, Hiring Manager, and Business Developer! Expand your building, Hire employees, and manage your own customer service company and lead it to financial success! But for gods sake - Keep your employees happy!
Why similar: Capitalism 17.2%, Sandbox 14.9%, Idler 12.3%, Time Management 11.4%, Economy 9.6%
- #23 Con Clicker
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Linux
Con Clicker is an incremental game about building your evil TV infomercial empire. Scam your way to fortune by running outrageous ads, selling ridiculous products, and automating your operation for exponential growth. It's satire, scams, and endless clicking fun!
Why similar: Idler 21.7%, Time Management 20.5%, Capitalism 16%, Simulation 10.7%, Strategy 9.9%
- #24 Game Company Simulator
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lonely Gamer
Windows
A weary ex‑developer, tired of pay‑to‑win and toxic workplaces, creates a simulation where you play as a game company boss. Recruit staff, push their potential, battle rivals, and aim to dominate the market with blockbuster hits to reach the pinnacle of success.
Why similar: Game Development 25.3% ★, Capitalism 15.7%, Sandbox 15.4%, Strategy 10.9%, Simulation 10.4%
- #25 Ad Agency Tycoon
77% matchMixed69% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: BarCoffee Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ad Agency Tycoon is an Advertising Agency simulator set in the 60's. Choose the perfect combination for your propagandas, develop your company and conquer the golden age of publicity! Your advertising will come to life and face the tough market and the most feared of all: the public.
Why similar: Time Management 23.4%, Capitalism 18.4%, Economy 13.3%, Simulation 9.7%, Sandbox 9.3%
- #26 Hug Factory
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hmph. Studios
Windows
Hug people to generate electricity to sell for money to upgrade your hugging skills to hug people to generate electricity to sell for money to upgrade your hugging skills to hug people to generate electricity to sell for money to upgrade your hugging skills to hug people to generate...
Why similar: Time Management 28.5%, Isometric 17%, Idler 15.3%, Strategy 15.2%, Casual 5.9%
- #27 PC Building Empire
76% matchVery Positive87% of 190 reviews2025
Dev: Moose Games
Windows
Build PCs of different rarities, hire workers with buffs and debuffs, and expand your shop. Train stats in special rooms, customize floors and colors, and relax in a cozy idle indie game in Early Access that grows with feedback from the community.
Why similar: Time Management 28.3%, Idler 25.8%, Economy 15.2%, Isometric 12.2%, Management 6.3%
- #28 ConsoleMe
76% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: TheHydraFlash
Windows
Start in 1984 with a small game studio. Create hit games, build consoles, grow a business empire, acquire companies, invest in stocks, own football clubs and other ventures, then enter politics, fight elections, and lead a nation. One save. One journey from developer to mogul to Prime Minister.
Why similar: Capitalism 21.7%, Time Management 17.7%, Sandbox 17.5%, Economy 13.4%, Game Development 11.1% ★
- #29 Storefront Simulator
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infium BV
Windows
Build your retail empire! Tired of playing by someone else's rules? Design, build, stock, and manage your own retail paradise, from a humble corner shop to a sprawling commercial enterprise. Create a unique shopping experience and become a retail legend. Your customers are waiting!
Why similar: Time Management 17.4%, Idler 17.1%, Capitalism 14.4%, Economy 12.2%, Sandbox 10.2%
- #30 MMO98
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 491 reviews2026
Dev: BiteMe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
An incremental game where you go from small-scale MMO development studio up to global market domination. Improve your server infrastructure, address the technical challenges of running an MMO, release new games, and become the world's #1 MMO game studio.
Why similar: Idler 22.9%, Capitalism 18.3%, Strategy 13%, Game Development 12.3% ★, Simulation 12.2%
- #31 Campsite Architect
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AdamasWare
Windows · Mac
Build, manage, and live in your own island getaway — grow it from a humble campground to a sprawling holiday resort. Every guest brings their own personality, needs, and story.
Why similar: Time Management 27%, Capitalism 21.1%, Sandbox 19.9%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 9.3%
- #32 Hyper Profit Pets
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Skylor BeckPub: Ghost Script Games
Windows
Hatch. Train. Sell. Repeat. Become the ultimate pet mogul in this idle incremental! Collect over 100 types of pet with dozens of special effects!
Why similar: Time Management 23.6%, Idler 19.1%, Capitalism 15.4%, Sandbox 14.7%, Economy 9.6%
- #33 My Little Empire: Cyber Lounge
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: EEE Inc.
Windows
Build and manage your own cyber lounge in a lively city. Design your PC club, buy equipment, hire staff, serve customers, grow your reputation, and rebuild your life after a failed business.
Why similar: Idler 16.5%, Time Management 15.2%, Sandbox 13.8%, Capitalism 13%, Isometric 12.3%
- #34 Mechanization
74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: ziptie.entity
Windows
Mechanization is a factory building game. Build huge production lines, utilizing an array of droppers, conveyor belts, smelters, upgraders & more! Upgrade the size of your factory & use factory modules to enhance your factory's efficiency.
Why similar: Idler 27.4%, Sandbox 25.6%, Isometric 22.3%, Simulation 12.1%, Casual 6.7%
- #35 Synergism
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 246 reviews2026
Dev: PlatonicPub: PLATONIC AND KHAFRA IDLE GAMES OF SYNERGISM AND ULTIMATE PROGRESS BAR LLC
Windows · Mac
Synergism is a free-to-play Idle game about... well, Synergy! Explore that concept through hundreds of upgrades, many reset layers and probably thousands of hours of content that allows both idle and active play.
Why similar: Idler 36.9%, Strategy 18.7%, Capitalism 14.7%, Economy 9.2%, Casual 8.2%
- #36 Game Dev Clicker Simulator
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tortita Studio
Windows
Start as an indie dev in this clicker and improve your resources, skills and tools to create multiple titles at once, manage several studios and become a corporation that dominates the industry.
Why similar: Time Management 23.8%, Idler 18.9%, Game Development 15.5% ★, Capitalism 14.8%, Economy 8.1%
- #37 Software Inc.
73% matchVery Positive94% of 7,733 reviews2015
Dev: Coredumping
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 45.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
Why similar: Game Development 18% ★, Capitalism 17%, Time Management 13.1%, Sandbox 12.9%, Economy 11.5%
- #38 Writer Tycoon
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Eduard-Mihai Rusu
Windows
Become a bestselling author in Writer Tycoon! Write books, grow your fanbase, and dominate the publishing industry. Track sales, manage multiple books at once, and adapt to trends. Will you create literary masterpieces or chase quick cash? Become a bestselling author and leave your mark!
Why similar: Time Management 18.8%, Sandbox 17%, Capitalism 16.2%, Isometric 10.6%, Economy 10.5%
- #39 Man-U-Facture
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: ZachIDKPub: Iduknow Entertainment
Windows
Man-U-Facture is a short, casual factory game about making furniture out of random materials. Using the powers of unpaid interns, make chairs out of wacky items from rusty metal to hyper-dense stars!
Why similar: Sandbox 20.9%, Idler 20.1%, Time Management 18.7%, Simulation 12.4%, Casual 10.8%
- #40 News Tower
68% matchVery Positive94% of 4,431 reviews2025
Dev: Sparrow NightPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Develop your newspaper and become New York’s new media mogul! In this tycoon, build and manage your newspaper from printer to toilet. Create your editorial line and lead your journalists through unique 1930's stories and dig out the latest scoops!
Why similar: Sandbox 18.1%, Time Management 16.9%, Capitalism 16.5%, Economy 12%, Simulation 10.6%
- #41 1889 Trade
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: BlackBeakProd
Windows
1889 Trade is a resource-market trading & management game. Start with Wood and Cereals, expand into new commodities, upgrade production, and survive SHOCKS/CRASHES, fees, and taxes as prices evolve.
Why similar: Time Management 26%, Idler 24.2%, Simulation 18.1%, Casual 11.3%, Economy 9.7%
- #42 Delivery Point Simulator
71% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Archam
Windows
Business simulator with strategy elements, where you manage a network of order delivery points in the conditions of severe competition, gray schemes and unexpected risks. Develop your business, improve points, defend against competitors' attacks, conduct risky transactions in the gray market.
Why similar: Sandbox 23.4%, Simulation 21.1%, Strategy 19.7%, Capitalism 18.1%, Economy 10%
- #43 Internet Entrepreneurship Simulator
69% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Mamba Studio
Windows
In the context of the first Internet wave sweeping the world, can the player play the role of an entrepreneur who has failed many times but never gives up, and become the world's number one Internet company in this great era?
Why similar: Capitalism 26.3%, Time Management 24.5%, Sandbox 12%, Economy 10.3%, Strategy 10.3%
- #44 Take Stock
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Animoun
Windows
Take Stock! is the ultimate wacky stock trading simulation strategy game! You take your time getting information about stocks in order to make the most profit buying and selling shares. Featuring a colorful monochromatic art style!
Why similar: Capitalism 22.7%, Time Management 20.4%, Economy 16%, Simulation 12%, Casual 7%
- #45 Blood Money, Good Money
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Arturo Zafra Moreno
Windows
Trade guns on a city plagued by gangs and expand your criminal empire
Why similar: Time Management 24.4%, Sandbox 22.4%, Simulation 18.3%, Strategy 14.2%, Economy 11.1%
- #46 Medicus
68% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: FF GamesPub: DropoutCode
Windows
Step into the role of a medieval medicus! Manage your own medieval potion shop! Craft potions, serve customers, expand your workspace, and grow your reputation in a relaxing isometric simulation with strategic resource management.
Why similar: Sandbox 19.1%, Time Management 18.2%, Simulation 16.6%, Strategy 15.9%, Isometric 13.6%
- #47 Absorber
69% matchVery Positive81% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Alexander Wick
Windows · Linux
Absorber: An addictive idle RPG adventure in which you absorb the strength and abilities of defeated enemies. Explore a fantasy world, defeat challenging enemies. Immerse yourself in the unique gameplay. Will you rise to become the ultimate absorber?
Why similar: Web Publishing 60.7% ★, Idler 23.9%, Casual 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #48 Software CEO
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Deltacraft Games
Windows · Linux
Build your own software empire from scratch. Manage projects, recruit staff, design components, and grow from a garage startup to a tech giant. Create SaaS platforms, sell software, or fulfill contracts. Balance quality, deadlines, and innovation in this relaxing yet deep business simulation game.
Why similar: Sandbox 17.4%, Economy 16.1%, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 11.8%, Capitalism 11.3%
- #49 AutoShowRoom
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: haiooohai
Windows
AutoShowRoom is a small relaxing incremental game about managing your own car showroom! Collect +100 unique cars from 10 different countries! Tune them to perfection and showcase them in thrilling events! Unlock new models and expand your collection! Build the ulitimate car showroom!
Why similar: Idler 28.8%, Strategy 14.9%, Capitalism 13.9%, Economy 11.8%, Simulation 7.7%
- #50 Boba Bar: Bubble Tea Tycoon
67% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Kwaussie Studios
Windows
Boba Bar: Bubble Tea Tycoon is a Kawaii themed pixel art game where you start your journey with a humble drink stand. Learn new recipes and unlock new equipment and locations, manage sales prices and inventory in order to succeed in becoming the largest bubble tea tycoon in town!
Why similar: Time Management 21.6%, Capitalism 20.7%, Isometric 13.6%, Economy 13.4%, Strategy 8.8%
- #51 Laser_Inc
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aiden Forsyth
Windows · Mac
A laser-powered factory game where every machine, mirror, and beam can break everything—usually because of you. Build, optimize, and embrace the chaos. If you want to build mega structures with complex networks of unique machines... with flippin lasers then Laser_Inc is for you.
Why similar: Idler 20.8%, Time Management 17.6%, Simulation 15.9%, Strategy 15%, Capitalism 13.6%
- #52 Game Giant
66% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Turtle Games
Windows · Linux
Become the biggest game publisher! Find developers, negotiate contract and market the games. Grow your company and design your offices.
Why similar: Sandbox 23.2%, Simulation 19.4%, Game Development 16.5% ★, Capitalism 15.3%, Economy 10.9%